With its artfully gnarled trunk and meticulous balance of deadwood, leaves and branches, a bonsai plant is often seen as a symbol of calm, harmony and peaceful energy.
The older and more sinewy the bonsai, the higher the asking price.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 24, 2019, with the headline Small bonsai, big prices. Subscribe